What is a pro or con of living in Pleasanton, Californiacompared to Meriden, Connecticut?

Median Home Cost is 473% more expensive in Pleasanton.

What salary do I need to live in Pleasanton, California copmared to Meriden, Connecticut?

A salary of $50,000 in Meriden, Connecticut should increase to $115,723 in Pleasanton, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MERIDEN vs. PLEASANTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Meriden, Connecticut vs. Pleasanton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pleasanton, California is 131.4% more expensive than Meriden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $115,723 in Pleasanton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Meriden, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Pleasanton, California is more expensive than Meriden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
473% more expensive in Pleasanton
than in Meriden, Connecticut

Meriden, CT vs. Pleasanton, CA

Compared to Meriden, Pleasanton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

131.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

578.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.8% lower

Commute

34.3% higher

Health

3.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Meriden, Connecticut vs. Pleasanton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Meriden, CT vs. Pleasanton, CA

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